Staff Nurse - Med Surg to Critical Care Fellowship

$37.74 / hour

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Nurse - Medical Surgical to Critical Care Fellowship

Open new graduates only

Details:

Full Time position .9 FTE, working 36 hours per week
Varied days and shifts
Benefits Eligible
Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program

The Medical Surgical to ICU Fellow offers a 24 month fellowship program for new graduate Registered Nurses to assist in developing competency in nursing that will allow for an adequate transition into an ICU Staff Nurse. This fellowship will provide time on med/telemetry units, progressive units, and ICU units. All new graduates are welcome to apply.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
Competitive Wages and Financial Incentives
- Newly graduating BSN nurses start at $37.74
- Our Student Loan Repayment program covers up to $437.50/month (up to $5,250 annually) with no lifetime maximum.
Relocation Support
- Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Required Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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